1915 Gibson L-1 Acoustic – Vintage Pre-War Guitar with Original Label

For sale is a 1915 Gibson L-1 steel-string acoustic guitar, an extraordinary piece of early American luthiery, hand-built in Kalamazoo, Michigan by the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co. during its golden pre-war era. This vintage instrument features: * The original oval interior paper label (dated and intact) * “The Gibson” pearl script inlay on the headstock * Trapeze tailpiece patented July 19, 1910 * Floating bridge design, common to early L-series builds * Mahogany back and sides, likely spruce top * Hand-carved neck joint at the 12th fret * Rich patina and fully original finish throughout The guitar is structurally solid and plays with the warm, woody tone that made early Gibsons famous among blues and folk musicians. It includes original tuners and the hand-fitted case from the period. This L-1 is a direct descendant of the model famously associated with Robert Johnson, though this example predates even his by decades.This is an ideal piece for collectors, vintage guitar dealers, recording studios, or Americana players looking for a museum-grade heirloom.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Type

Acoustic

Brand

Gibson